Mercedes-Benz 2011 SLS AMG Operator's Manual page 375

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Display messages
F
!
(USA only)
(Canada only)
Release Parking
Brake
F
!
(USA only)
(Canada only)
Turn On the
Ignition to
Release the
Parking Brake
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
In addition, the red indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake
flashes, the yellow warning lamp for the electronic parking brake
comes on and an acoustic warning sounds.
The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning. The braking effect
is reduced.
While driving:
X
Release the handle for electronic parking brake.
While at a standstill:
X
Switch off ignition and press handle for electronic parking brake
until the warning message disappears from the multifunction
display.
If the warning message does not disappear:
X
Shift the transmission to park position P (
X
Protect vehicle from rolling away while parked by using the
collapsible wheel chock from the vehicle tool kit (
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
In addition, the red indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake
comes on.
You have tried to release the electronic parking brake, but the
ignition was not switched on.
X
Switch on the ignition.
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